Obviously. I have looted the 1h str mace in Townlong multiple times on the same character. Also have gotten 2 agi daggers from Dread Wastes. The "flag" in question here actually seems to be related to achievements that count how many rares you've found, it doesn't bar your character from seeing it if you've already found it...unless of course my characters are just magic and I can see them, which could be.

Obviously. I have looted the 1h str mace in Townlong multiple times on the same character. Also have gotten 2 agi daggers from Dread Wastes. The "flag" in question here actually seems to be related to achievements that count how many rares you've found, it doesn't bar your character from seeing it if you've already found it...unless of course my characters are just magic and I can see them, which could be.

Then you're either full of shit or are currently bugged as no one else has been able to loot multiples of the rare items.

Then you're either full of shit or are currently bugged as no one else has been able to loot multiples of the rare items.

looted the Sturdy Yaungol Spear twice on my hunter once on my DK and once on my druid, so I don't see them being locked out. also told a few people in the guild when it has been there and a few of them have picked it up a few times as well.

it's all just luck you may never see that item again I know I've been looking for that damn pick axe since launch.

It works like this: Whenever you open a treasure item the game marks your character (or account?) to permanently phase it out for you. However if you contact a GM they can see this mark and will likely give you the item.